I was diagnosed with cancer in April. Unfortunately, chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy couldn’t tame this, and my medical team is now focused on keeping me comfortable while I spend the last chapter of my life with my partner, family, and friends. 1/4
Today, the Supreme Court not only reversed nearly 50 years of precedent, it relegated the most intensely personal decision someone can make to the whims of politicians and ideologues—attacking the essential freedoms of millions of Americans.
@mbraaten Right now I am doing this very thing, vicariously, through the lovely book “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerrer. Today I saw my first snow drops of spring after the snow melted last week.
I’m attending The National Education Association’s event, “[Virtual Event] Fireside Chat with Dr. Fauci” – sign up now to join me! #StrongPublicSchools https://t.co/Qk6lLh8RYD
Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory, or an acceptance of the way things are. It's a celebration of progress. It's an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible––and there is still so much work to do.
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